New England Patriots

Preview

The Bills played a tight game Sunday with the Raiders but ended up falling 26-24 at Oakland. The loss leaves them at 8-7 for 2014 and on the outside looking in at the playoffs. C.J. Spiller returned from his collarbone injury but ended up with minus-4 yards on four carries. CB Stephon Gilmore left Week 16's game with a head injury; it's not clear if he will miss the finale. The Patriots held off a chippy Jets team in Week 16 to extend their winning streak to three games. At 12-3, they have the best record in the NFL and have secured home field throughout the AFC playoffs. Julian Edelman (concussion) and LeGarrette Blount (shoulder) didn't play in Week 16. It's not clear how much the Patriots plan to use their starters in this meaningless game. New England has won six straight versus Buffalo, including 37-22 at Buffalo in Week 6 this season. The Bills are a solid 4-2 ATS as road 'dogs in 2014. The Patriots are 3-2 ATS when working as home faves.